The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Johannesburg, April 2024

Thundergun Steakhouse

90/100 (7543 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Parking Available

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Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

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Mid-range

"Took family to lunch for our wedding anniversary.As usual, quick service, hot food, good size portions. It’s what we’ve come to expect..."

Gary Gray

"Best Portuguese ribs ever !! Chips served does not have salt .. really surprising Good vibe , busy .. old settings , long queues .. but food is..."

Kums Naidoo

"Will be back..."

Lee Bradshaw

"Good grief! Those ribs! Best in Joburg for sure! Good service and lots of beers on tap. I LOVE this..."

Zane Zane

"Perfect for a Friday evening treat. Very busy, but settled down in the bar for a pre-drink. Fantastic and precise bar service. Waited 10min for a..."

Dan Scott

"Thundergun Steakhouse has such good food! They have so many good things on the menu and the place has a vibrant atmosphere! I tried their ribs, which..."

The Schoeman Brothers

"Always great service and continuously great food after many..."

Anastasia Iskra

"The best place to have ribs in Johannesburg.The ribs are made to perfection.Absolutely amazing food and service.I make sure..."

Moe Rouzbeh

"Both times we went there for a whole family reunion dinner, both times we all arteries the ribs special and both times they did not disappoint...."

Loveroffood

"Been wanting to bring my dad here for Years. He's been on the hunt for the best ribs in town. Eventually came for Father's Day, and what a treat it..."

Kelly Rodger

"It’s not only the oldest steakhouse in joburg but the best as well. If you want a great piece of steak, ribs, or just a good old fashioned burger..."

Food4thesoul

"Thundergun has been a institution in the area and came here for our year end lunch.For the meat lovers there is generous servings of ribs,..."

A Foodie Travels

"Thundergun is a lovely restaurant with excellent food! Their ribs are delicious! I can't have ribs anywhere else now. The atmosphere is also great...."

Deborah Bukasa

"Went to celebrate TG 50th. We have been goinreg there for 48 years. Food is still the same high quality that we have come to expect. Our favourite is..."

Ashley Thompson

"The fiancè and I popped in for some comfort food. What a good decision, we ended up getting one meal at their 1968 price. Awesome service, awesome..."

Rakhil Sewpersadh

"The RIBS!!! The service here is amazing and you never wait too long for your meal even though it's packed. There's a great vibe. I just didn't enjoy..."

Samkelo Sabela

"Great family restaurant with very good home style food, they have been there forever and the service and standards are as great as they always were ...."

Cayla Riley

"This place was awesome. The snails were amongst one of the best I’ve had. Friendly waiters ... real good food. My friend had the ribs which she..."

Nadz

"Great authentic old school steakhouse. Less frills and fuss and more amazing aged steaks! Steaks and ribs were top notch quality and prepared to..."

Jared.pillay

"We have been coming here since I can remember. I turn 40 in December so that's saying a lot. Never had a bad experience here in my life, and if I..."

Marlise M

"Thundergun A PLACE THAT LIVES UP TO IT’s name.I think that if you haven’t been here, you haven’t been to a rib outing in your whole..."

Rudi Swanepoel

"I must say, if you are looking for a good steak and ribs, this is the place to be. Service is quite effecient and the ribs.. oh.. the ribs. They are..."

Kimson Chan

"Rustic good old fashioned food! What you order is exactly what you get, no frills or fancy garnish. Service is fast and the ribs are to die..."

Samantha Walker

"Can’t fault this old timer. Good food, generous portions and excellent service. It’s definitely the best steak house in town and everyone’s..."

Rosemary

"Best service and the food taste so good. Altough the food is pricey but its value for money. Will definitely be back for those scrumptious..."

Squire

"If you’re looking for a scrumptious and hearty meal look no further than the thundergun don’t expect anything special in terms of decor but man..."

Jessica Armstrong

"Had the pleasure of discovery this gem. They have the BEST ribs!!! They really don’t skimp on portion size either and you get the value for your..."

Daniëlle Bezuidenhout

"Amazing, it's no a gourmet restraint but it's not meant to be, it's a great steakhouse. Steaks and ribs are incredible. Place made for meat eaters...."

Caitlin

"Decent ribs. Proper steak pub grub type vibe. Will be keen to try more of the venue. Place is packed and really popular. No frills, no fuss, just..."

Supervundu

"Great Carvery and TBone steak! Service was very good and experience worth the while. For sure to visit this restaurant with all its history. Great..."

Swazi Foodie

"Hands down some of the best, if not the best, ribs in Johannesburg! We went as a group and were able to share the 1kg ribs between three people,..."

Shanice Gounden

"I cannot believe I've lived so close to this restaurant all my life and only recently went for a meal. The experience was so great that I ended up..."

Tessa Hellberg

"Noisy and old looking.....exactly where you wouldn’t expect to find the best ribs you’ve ever tasted!!!!We were there for our 1st time..."

Cornu Perold

"I have rated this as one of the best gems in JHB. provides an excellent atmosphere with a separated sports bar section to catch the game and enjoy..."

Gautam Rao

"Food was excellent, good portions of ribs for kids. Homely feel to the place. The place to come if you looking for an awesome hearty meal. Will..."

Shaun China

"Unbelievable food 👌 I have been coming to this restaurant since forever!!The restaurant is still the same - totally consist from the decor,..."

Nicole Kruger

"Best Ribs Ever! noone can beat Thunderguns ribs! friendly service-staff always greet us with a smile! will keep going back again and..."

Let Them Eat Cake

"What it says is what you get... the best rib joint in town. I had 1kg of ribs and as much as I tried, I couldn't get through the lot. Thank goodness..."

Brent Marlton

"Food and service is excellent! Big order arrived quickly ! Only complaint would be the lack of Combos... The only combos are pork ribs with a steak,..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Was introduced to Thundergun as a student in 2000 and we used to love their lunch specials. Decided to try the restaurant again with my wife many..."

Werner Van Greunen

"The best steak in johannesburg. Worth every cent for the yummiest food. The restaurant is cleaned and the service is friendly and very efficient! ..."

Loren Purcell

"This place is old school and I love I can agree that it is the best ribs I've had. Awesome friendly service every time. Great side dishes too....."

Nixie

"So we have planned on going to the Thundergun for a while. We normally turn around at the entrance because of the smelly smoke pub at the entrance...."

Edward Seaborne

"An amazing experience. I ordered a Rump Camembert which was perfectly prepared. The waiers are very efficient. A great atmosphere. There is a..."

Trevor Halgreen

"Bests ribs i've eaten. Generous portions and good vibe inside the place -outside looks dodge and that's the only reason I haven't been there in..."

Reema Vather

"A very busy place on a Friday night! Ribs are delicious here! We ordered the 1KG portion and boy was that huge! Service here was also really good,..."

Diana Mak

"Amazing ribs, fast service with a smile and packed the whole weekend for a reason! Make sure to book in advance.A must for all rib lovers in..."

Charlemagne Olivier

"Best ribs in Joburg & the carvery is delicious too! Friendly staff & great atmosphere, although can get very busy & loud at times. The menu prices..."

Vivian Leigh Smith

"This place is an institution. It's been around since 1968 so you know they must be doing something right! They are famous for their ribs which come..."

Ryan Whittaker

"What a treat! This was truly an amazing experience! The food, the atmosphere and the service were all top notch! This is definitely a place..."

Ebeth

"This is a very special restaurant for #KevFabFood - I came here with my folks and grandparents when I was a boy growing up...have not come for years..."

Kevin Barrie Levy

"I have known about this restaurant for several months and have also avoided it, because I don’t generally go to Pub like places, they normally have..."

LB

"Lovely, warm and relaxed setting. Amazing service. Staff and owners were on the ball and extremely helpful and friendly! Their pork ribs are to die..."

Sylvanah Claase

"Still one of the best places to go in Joburg if you are looking for a great steak at a reasonable price! Always busy and always with great service...."

Jonathan Houston

"The first time my family and I came here, we ran into some good friend of ours by chance and we had an absolutely wonderful time. The food is..."

Megan Gawthorpe

"Thundergun offers up some unique steak offerings that are done to your perfection. There jalapeno poppers are just as amazing. Whether it is for..."

Lashanta Pillay

"Came here for st paddys day - didn't know we had to book as their website clearly states NO BOOKINGS, but other than that the night was enjoyable,..."

Kaylyn

"The most unsuspecting spot. At first glance a tiny looking pub. But on entrance an old carpeted steak house that says home. But one does not go to..."

Natasha De Villiers

"Took a bit of a whike to get seated but the food is great- the menu has a wide selection and is well priced too. The portion sizes are a pleasant..."

Aaye Mwashita

"Great food great service. Service isn't to as quick as possible but it's not inconveniently slow either. Recommend it to any meat lover. The..."

S. Dumiso Dexter Dhlamini

"Took my granny, who 30 years ago was a regular, back to her old haunt for a pub dinner. She was delighted nothing had changed and received..."

Megan Fyffe

"Always amazing. From the size portions, taste and out of this world bastings, it's always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. The service is what..."

Olivia Clunie

"Placed a takeaway order over the phone for pick up. The guy on the phone seemed distracted and I had to hold on for about half a minute. When he..."

Sbu Dlamini

"Thundergun is definitely our favourite rib restaurant. They fill up quite quickly on weekends and do not accept bookings. The restaurant itself is..."

Jacky&Lisa

"Un-friking-believable- the ribs were to die for !!! By far the best ribs in Johannesburg !!! I'm gonna have Rib withdrawal soon ! Chilled atmosphere..."

Megan Kelly Taylor

"Best ribs in town! Visited Thundergun this evening for a take away. Ordered the Billy the kid 600g ribs.Ribs weren't overly basted. Amazing!!! The..."

Alex Vorster

"Thunder Gun has been serving up steaks since it first opened in 1968, making it one of the oldest food establishments in Johannesburg.It..."

Dean

"Finally got to take a few mates there and after bragging about how good the ribs were they turned out to be even better The service was..."

Gramo

"I unfortunately did not take any pictures but I LOVED my time at Thundergun. A friend of mine took me there to try out the Ribs and trust me they did..."

Emile Doubell

"Never disappoints. Apart form the raw uncooked onion rings and lack of options for steak marinades which arwr the only reasons I didn't make this..."

Adam

"Generous to say the least. Ribs could be basted better, it was a little dry. We appreciate that they cut the KG ribs for us to share and served it on..."

Chev Nagiah

"Service was not great. They bought the wrong drinks and did not bring dishes out together. The ribs were good but the baked potato had margarine when..."

Tammilee Pike

"Steak, ribs, burgers and cold beer. Very traditional 70s steak house with loyal regulars. To get a table arrive early. Always enjoyed the food, my..."

Konichiwa

"Very good rib eye stake. Awesome as always. Good company good food and good service. This is why we always come back to this place. Well worth..."

Kevin Maartens

"Amazing ribs. We happened to stop by on a whim. We rarely ever venture into that area,but we heard alot about this spot.It's tucked inside a..."

Eve

"These are the best ribs in town We've tried the other dishes - the chicken and steak are great - but don't miss out on the ribs, it's just not..."

Elize Cloete

"So, the service is average and the setting is quite old and pub like...(perhaps they're going for an authentic vibe)... But the food is amazing. The..."

Ally

"Friends have been telling my about the Thundergun for a while now and man were they right! We waited a bit at the bar before being seated but for..."

Megan Fisher

"The best rib joint in JHB!!!! Me and my friend done here last night and everything from the moment we entered was absolutely great!! Highly..."

Bertramp747

"My boyfriend took me to the unparalleled Thunder Gun Steakhouse for a pre-birthday dinner, and all I can say is that it was amazing! The service was..."

Natalia Bonegio

"We enjoyed Sunday lunch at Thundergun and chose the buffet. It was outstanding. Roast beef, roast lamb and roast pork. Served with rice, roast..."

JC

"One of the best steakhouses in jhb good service and to think I found this place in the fhm magazine few years ago will definitely be back again I..."

Zain Halim

"I have been to Thunder Gun a numerous amount of times and they never disappoint! The food is always great and the service is top notch. Definately..."

Cuppycake

"One of my regular spots. Best steak ranch in Johannesburg, possibly the best steak house in the whole of SA. Hearty and large meals. Tons of..."

Rhyse Pilsbury Crompton

"Never let's you down. Spoilt for choice and fantastic service. No wonder Thundergun has been the neighborhood favourite for decades ! I reckon they..."

Godfrey De Meyer

"Steakhouse as a steakhouse should be. From ribs to burgers and then on to the steaks every meal cooked to perfection. The Lone Ranger ribs are most..."

Jalapeño Popper

"I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Thunder Gun Steak, Rib, and Pub! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm..."

Ashley Rain

"Had a Sunday roast craving and Thunder Gun delivered! DELICIOUS 😋 Reminded me of old traditional carvery’s on holiday. So so good! Crispiest..."

Sakura Butler

"it's been going now for 55 years , so it doing something right. The staff are top of the their game and it is a real family atmosphere. a joburg..."

S M

"We popped in to try the ribs after seeing a Facebook post about the restaurant and we were not disappointed!! The ribs were absolutely delicious, I..."

Judy de la Harpe

"We had a fantastic experience at Thunder Gun. We ordered Billy the kid, which is a full rack of ribs. It is marinated in a delicious barbecue sauce..."

Dani Gonzalez

"Love love love!!!! Ribs- too die for!!! The best I have had, huge portion sizes and absolutely delicious! I DO NOT understand why other customers say..."

Evashni Subbiah

"Amazing service and good food. The portions are huge and well worth it. Will definitely be back. Thank you Heath for the great..."

Keval Trikam

"Still one of the best ribs in town. No matter how much time passes, (I'm talking over a decade) their food remains fantastic. We are and will remain..."

Anton Jerrard

"The staff were legitimately the friendliest I've ever met!! Not only was the service outstanding, but the food was delicious. The rib portion sizes..."

Nerena Govender

"Excellent food. Sunday carvery is best with really generous helpings. Nice bubbly vibe too. Not ideal for small children. Went back and enjoyed a..."

Natalie Delport Louw

"Great location, right next to a busy thoroughfare. There is a lot of parking with controlled access that has informal carguards so your vehicle is..."

Tasho Makunike

"Good service, ribs were tasty but slightly dry, overall good experience. Will return for the eisbein but iv had better ribs if im being..."

Daniel Koo

"Awesome steak house. Food is well prepared and excellent ..... Always full. Service was good, friendly staff and waiters I wanted my steak prepared..."

Nirasha Sewpersad

"Honestly a surprise in a very positive way.. from the street it looks rough, but this place is a gem .. a lot more spacious inside than one would..."

TwistedShadowSAF

"Nice experience. Had the carvery on Sunday. Food was good. Unfortunately the service needs attention. We waited about 10 minutes to get a menu after..."

Garth McKenzie

"Quick and easy collection. Best ribs in town. They're definitely my new rib place, and I would recommend to anyone. Delicious onion rings and..."

Nnene Alonge

"The level of excellence in the meat that they serve for the price is unmatch. Whether it is the award winning ribs or the huge selection of great..."

diego hamity

Mama Mexicana

90/100 (1125 ratings)

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Latin

Vegetarian Friendly

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Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

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Chili

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Fish Taco

Tacos

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Mid-range

"We had such an amazing time at MM – Kevin and he's staff were friendly, helpful and the service was fantastic! The food was beyond reproach and..."

Jana Cecilia Wessels

"We were at Mama Mexicana a few weeks ago. The service was excellent. We inquired upfront about gluten free options and they immediately offered to..."

Irene Krüger

"Mama Mexicana is a hidden gem... Probably the best Mexican food I have ever eaten! Food is fresh and delicious.... Owner and chef was great and very..."

Sonia Dos Ramos Almeida

"My absolute favourite restaurant. The food is completely scrumptious and we always receive the best service from the friendly staff and owners. This..."

Hazel Jade Ferreira

"Best Mexican food I've tasted by far. Proper traditional tasty food! The owners put their heart and soul into the..."

Jocelyn Schreiber

"Not just the best Mexican food but the best restaurant food I have ever eaten. Great service and very affordable too. Fresh tasty food ...... not..."

Sofia Nerputh

"Authentic and original... best place for a quick bite to eat. Good prices and their chilli poppers are the..."

Felipe Fernandes Abreu

"Lovely friendly people, awesome food and they are sympathetic to how much heat they pack in, so as a chilli coward I was well taken care of with very..."

Barry Moyle

"What a gem of a place. Great atmosphere excellent service and amazing well priced food. Open up in Cape Town and I'll be a..."

Beverley Swimmer

"A very chilled place, with good and affordable..."

Thabo Saohatse

"Such a relaxed vibe. Amazing food...even if you're not one for hot food - they have GREAT variety. This is a perfect place to go and have a fun day..."

Marné Evans

"Bangin' breakfast burrito. I've been craving decent Mexican food since moving here two years ago from the US, and am now sated. Looking forward to..."

Yoko Izu

"Great Mexican food in an artsy area. Great vibe as well...."

Michaela Kupsamy

"Yesterday was my friend's birthday and we came to celebrate and experience the Mexican food. My God it was so delicious. We had nachos for starters..."

Pauline

"This was the most delicious Mexican food and most delicious vegetarian Mexican food I’ve ever eaten! I ordered the nachos in hot and the..."

Trishana Mungal

"The food is Delicious, value for money The waitress was very friendly and professional. The service was great, will definitely be coming back..."

Thabelo Sikhala

"I absolutely love Mama Mexicana!!! Cute unassuming place in the middle of Maboneng. The Mexican food is delicious and the prices are very..."

Lisa Lumley

"What an outstanding little restaurant. Food was outstanding. Value for money. Friendly service. In the city centre. The best Mexican food I have..."

Radha Chhita-Nathoo

"great food amazing service and the best tasting margaritas in jhb. The vibe in Maboneng on a Sunday is electric and its a great way to spend a Sunny..."

Smo

"Love this little restaurant in town. Very cozy, great atmosphere, delicious cocktails! The food was great but not as spicy as I’d hoped for a..."

Robyn Amy Fincham

"A very authentic Mexican restaurant ...I had Mamas scrambled eggs with bacon with onion , peppers , mushrooms, salsa , guacamole, sour cream..."

Abs

"The manager was really welcoming. The stuff was friendly. The food was out of this world (nice), the nachos are to die for. The space is a bit small..."

Kholofelo

"Had the fish tacos, it was good. The hard shell tacos doesn't get soggy too quickly which is great if you love a crunch with every bite :-)..."

Anusha Nadasen

"Great mexican food in Maboneng particularly the Hot Mama bowl is the bomb, comfort food! Lots of fresh ingredients in the veg in the taco. Great cosy..."

Vanessa Kroeger

"Love this place! It has quickly become one of my new favourite places to eat in or grab a takeaway! Delicious mexican food and drinks with naturally..."

Amelia Holmes

"What a nice place to have a meal in the Maboneng Precinct. Delicious food and well priced. Lots of options for vegetarians and vegans.First..."

Christo Stone

"Lovely quaint place with a great vibe of Maboneng. The food is hearty and tastes great and the staff are warm and friendly. We had the chicken..."

Uressa Chetty

"Cute little Mexican place, great service. Margaritas are my favorite cocktail so I liked that they had fruity combinations - try the orange and..."

Saiyuri

"Rainy day in Joburg because of Cyclone Dineo so I decided to wait for my boyfriend to get back from work at Mama Mexicana. Sat and ordered a glass..."

Mamokete Tsholo

"The vibe is awesome although the place is really small it's not cramped. The food is out of this world tasty! We had the chicken enchilada,..."

Hasmitha Daya

"My collegues and I popped in for a lunch today! Excellent fresh food with lovely flavours! I had the bacon nachos!!! Yum!!! The others had..."

Jennifer Carazzo

"Rose's, Liverdos' and Lane's have loved amazing Mex food!!! So full, gotta go sleep! Thank you Kev and staff you el'champino's!!! We'll be..."

Bradley Sheldon Lane

"Good service and well priced. Their burritos rock and you can order almost anything vegetarian and ask for it without cheese to make it vegan..."

Joshua De Klerk

"Despite LOVING Mexican food, I have 2 issues with it in Johannesburg. Firstly, there's not enough Mexican restaurants (compared to Cape Town, for..."

Clare Appleyard

"We went for an early dinner, so there wasn't much vibe, we were the only patrons for the first hour, but that doesn't distract from the fact that..."

CandidMrsT

"Oh wow in the city of Johannesburg, if there ever was an hidden gem this is it. The nachos were undoubtedly the best I have ever had. Very friendly..."

Ivone Da Silva

"If you are in JHB and want some Mexican give Mamas a go. I loved the restaurant, nice vibe and the burritos were to die for. The poppers weren't..."

Wez_Undercover

"Undoubtedly the best Mexican joint in Jozi! Mouth watering food with every bite! Very attentive staff and overall such a pleasurable experience...."

Tania Ferreira Da Silva

"Mama Mexicana is still the best Mexican restaurant in Joburg in my opinion. The restaurant is intimate and welcoming and the staff is always..."

Akira Wing

"I'd heard a lot of good things about this joint and finally made my way through. I ordered the chicken burrito while the other three all ordered the..."

Ka Wing 88

"Today my family and I decided to try this hidden Mexican restaurant after hearing great reviews about it and we were not disappointed. The margaritas..."

Tasmyn Duarte

"Value for money and excellent food. Service was great but place was empty for lunch hour. Been on my list for a long time and had the best Mexican..."

Raoul

"Great urban setting and best Mexican food in Joburg; we return time and time again ! Just like Mama would make it..."

Fabrizio Capello

"I am in search of the perfect mexican meal in Jozi- and with this in mind went to Mama Mexicana for lunch today. The staff were friendly, decor is..."

Lakstarlett

"The restaurant has warm and simplistic decor which gives it a homely atmosphere. We had an intimate vegetarian dinner of hard shell bean tacos which..."

Therissa

"I love Mexican! And this place hit the spot! A wonderful variety on the menu, filled with exciting flavours. I loved my burrito and the chilli..."

G Makan

"Ok. Let's start.Vibe: Amazing, tiny little restaurant which feels warm and smells great.Price: Very reasonableStarters: Chilli poppers..."

Tafel Vir Twee

"Great food, gracious host and friendly service. Kid friendly too! Warholseque decor with no kitsch sombrero's in site. And the corn bread is worth..."

Riccardo Altini

"Urban little mexican spot in the heart of Maboneng. The food is great and margaritas are delicious, the portions just right! It is quite a small..."

Leona Fourie

"Tasty, hearty Mexican food at a very reasonable price. I went to Mama Mexicana over the weekend on a night out, and I was impressed. The service was..."

Christiaan Strydom

"One of the finest Mexican restaurants in Jhb!Great service ,outstanding food and really relaxing atmosphere. A real hidden gem! Parking can be a..."

Brettp

"I absolutely loved the food here!As I'm writing the review I'm craving the food. Great service, great ambience and prices are really competitive...."

Nicole Olwagen

"Mama Mexicana is a hidden gem... Probably the best Mexican food I have ever eaten! Food is fresh and delicious.... Owner and chef was great and very..."

Sonia Almeida

"Loved our night out in Maboneng at this little spot! The food was fantastic and I loved the simplicity of the decor. It's pretty impressive that they..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Very relaxed atmosphere and generally quite a casual crowd.The staff are friendly and efficient, but our service dropped off towards the..."

Oliver Wright

"Oh my goodness, what a gem! This spot is a hidden gem. We were in Maboneng on a Friday evening and thought we would have no trouble getting a table,..."

Christine M

"Honestly the best Mexican food I've tasted in JHB. The chilli poppers are by far the best vibe tasted to date. Excellent service and reasonably..."

Ryan Bezuidenhout

"Had such a wonderful meal here! From nachos, to enchiladas, chili poppers to quesadillas the food was well priced, delicious and refreshingly..."

Lindsay Harris

"Best Mexican food in Joburg, without a doubt. The Chilli poppers here are the real winners, quite different to anywhere else. Service and atmosphere..."

Stelios Chasou

"Just came back from this place now, and what a nice venue - it feel's like home...literally. The kitchen in the front and basic decor gives me a..."

Darshik Garach

"A small cosy restaurant with friendly staff that make you feel instantly welcomed and comfortable. The menu will leave you spoilt for choice! Every..."

Ameet Jeeva

"Let's just say, there was a time I knew the entire menu by heart...I went to Mama Mexican that many times, still do :-) lovely food, you won't regret..."

Palesa Ngoma

"They cannot put a foot wrong. The best Nachos in town hands down. The Giant Burrito is what legends are made. Freshly made good food in a matter of..."

Stephan Potgieter

"Very cool place. Portions are small but perfect to order more and share or to order a starter and main. Fresh, spiced just right. Different options...."

Nasheetha Singh

"Stopped in for a quick lunch at Mamma Mexicana earlier this week. We were a bigger group (7 people) so the food did take a bit of time but it was..."

Emma

"Authentic flavourful Mexican, freshly prepared and cooked to perfection. The service is good and the food is prepared fast, so if you looking to grab..."

Tahnita Monteiro

"The restaurant is very appealing to the eye, simple but still very trendy. Very chilled vibe and the food is fresh and honestly delicious. No crazy..."

Mbali

"I've been going to Mama Mexicana for over a year now.. with work colleagues, friends or family, the food and service has always been excellent. No..."

PaulJHB

"We had a pleasant experience and the food was good. Atmosphere lacking, but I'm sure with enough tequila and naked mexicans you'll be fine 😄 ...."

Christine Heymann

"Loved the food here.. Everything tasted amazing and all the flavors blended seamlessly! It is really a pleasant experience! The place is a bit small..."

Nadine Franks

"Mama Mexicana is a very trendy and Vibey Mexicana restaurant found in the Maboneng Precinct. The decor is very relaxed with colorful cushions, walls..."

TheVisualFox

"The food here is delicious and simple. While not traditional Mexican what can u expect from a Thai man running a Mexican restaurant. The food is..."

Amy Scroope

"Fantastic quaint restaurant in Maboneng. Food was simple yet scrumptious. Super friendly staff ensured we were well looked after. Will definitely be..."

Jonathan Starmer

"Really gorgeous food, fresh and not overwhelming. The staff are really friendly and it's in a great neighborhood. Plus... loads of vegetarian..."

Courtney Marneweck

"Favorite place in the inner city. Whenever I feel like some good wholesome Mexican food I know who to trust. Amazing food matched with a calming view..."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"Been meaning to try this Resturant for ages. Finally got there yesterday. Wow a great eating experience. The Resturant is small, so we did have too..."

Preetika.jasmath

"Very decent food, really friendly and sweet staff, low on pretension, high on value.Only missing element would be a serious chilli con..."

Joseph Gaylard

"Mama Mexicana is one of my favourite treats. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. To drink, I recommend the guava margarita. And the..."

Lisa Steyn

"To me, the one niche in Johannesburg that has not been fully utilised is in Mexican food. As such, I was over the moon to discover Mama..."

Lauras World

"Didn't have drinks, but the guacamole and chips were great, and so was the beef burrito. Colorful, comfy space and very attentive service. Wasn't..."

Sean M. Kennedy

"Mama Mexicana's has such a great vibe with the open kitchen! I love the fact that you can smell your food being cooked, it is mouth watering! The..."

Tayla Roos

"Super cute little restaurant in the Maboneng Precinct. Absolutely loved the food. Ambience is light and relaxed. Staff were very friendly and..."

AG

"Have had their food at Neighborgoods a few times. Love the nachos, spicy and full of flavor, portions big too, love that they cater for vegetarians,..."

Neelaм

"Was pleasantly surprised with the ambiance of this quaint yet stylish restaurant. I've never been to arts on main during the week and I have this..."

Nastassia

"Superb place, nice and cosyThe food was delicious and verrry fillingI love the music they play its very relaxing Great cool place. Love..."

Bridgette Dube

"As a group we ventured out and really enjoyed out experience at Mama Mexicana... We shared starters which we all enjoyed which were all vegetarian...."

Shaun Naggan

"If you craving your mommas best kind of food please add this to your wish list...My mother has been making Enchiladas for years and it's the only..."

Shaheen Randera

"If you're a fan of authentic mexican food this is a must try! The food is always freshly made and incredibly tasty. The small intimate setting adds..."

Lishani Letchmiah

"If you enjoy Mexican food then you should try this quaint little hideout in the Maboneng precinct. We were pleasantly surprised at good food at..."

Nimita

"A really great place!Ordered 8 different dishes from the menu. All of them were amazingService was very good and politeHighly..."

Nir Tenzer

"Chilled vibes, especially on a Sunday morning before Arts On Main and the Market area gets packed. I ordered two Burgerritos as I was hungry and it..."

Itumeleng Motsa

"I love Mexican food, it incorporates all the best elements you need in a dish (spicy, meaty, cheesy and fresh to name but a few) and Mama Mexicana..."

Natalie Katz

"Small menu, but oh, so good. Amongst Johannesburg's limited Mexican offerings, this place is a gem. The food is fresh, the venue cosy and the service..."

Alt.nelson

"Great Mexican food ( best nachos in town) at really great prices. The place itself is very small and a reservation on a Sunday is a good idea...."

Sheryl

"My favorite new find! Mama Mexicana has such a warm, friendly, laid back atmosphere, and absolutely delicious, simple Mexican food. We tried the..."

Maria

"I've lived in Texas for several years and finally, finally, there is a restaurant that serves the real deal, or as close as you'll get outside the..."

A Amrein

"Authentic Mexican food in the heart of Johannesburg. Worth spending a Saturday or Sunday in the precinct and topping it off with late lunch here..."

Mark Strathmore

"Affordable delicious Mexican food in a cozy setting. Great spot for lunch or an early dinner in the hipster Maboneng district. I really enjoyed their..."

@MzansiGirl

"So I came here this morning. Had a job interview at Arts on Main and I was quite early so I thought I'd grab a cup of coffee and woosah myself a bit..."

Mandisa

"Authentic Mexican food in downtown Joburg which, if you're from the North, is an experience in itself! Portions are reasonably priced so you can..."

KathBert

"3.5 stars. Delicious Mexican food! Pricing is a bit expensive, but worth it in my opinion. The bowls are delicious. I look forward to going back to..."

Smelly Celly

"I always love Mexican food ! So when I heard about Mama Mexicana I thought let's give it a try ! Situated in the quieter side of town , tucked in..."

The Foodie

"I've been itching to go to Mama Mexicana, and this lovely and warm Saturday turned out to be the best day to visit. It's tucked away right around the..."

Balungile

"Love the food! Amazing place! Got to try it! Even ordered another main meal because the good was just that..."

Liezl Van Rensburg

"Oh my God. For my first time I'd go to this place over and over again. Mama Mexicana highly..."

Nkosazana Zee

"Great experience with tons of flavour. Our group got almost everything on the menu and we were all very happy. Loved the jalapeno poppers and the..."

Cheylene Mudumbe

"Loved the ambience, that wasn't too aggressive with the Mexican theme; and the indoor seating was surprisingly cool for as hot a day as it was. The..."

Emmanuel Olatunji

"What a lovely find! Great atmosphere and fantastic cocktails. This is a must see and experience. Real mexican feel smack bang in..."

Catherine Reynolds

"Wow wow wow - A small restaurant with great food lovely waiters and an amazing owner. Was a drive to get there but was so worth it. Every dish was..."

Jozi Girl

"The chips for my nachos were a little stale but I didn't care because I really wanted a taste of home. The salsa is piquant! Love..."

Latoya Brown

"We enjoyed a burrito, nachos with guacamole and pulled pork tacos. The corn tortillas are the best I have had in Joburg, and the flavours are..."

Jonathan Holliday

"The bacon Nachos were awesome. Really tasty. Also had some Tacos and those were amazing. A must try. Get the Beer with Tequila in, you'll be hooked...."

Rinaldo Smith

"Totally delicious. Variety on the menu and worth the price. The tastes meld together for something really amazing. Would definitely recommend this..."

Rajiv Deonath

"The place and food was great but the highlight for us was a security by the name of Clifford Van Niekerk who works for Mezuzah Security. He really..."

Nomalizo Kabane

"The food is very delicious, chilled vibes. The decor and music makes the whole dining experience awesome. The host is very welcoming and attentive...."

Nondumiso Thusini

"The pork burrito was fabulous. I was late in picking up an order and they went looking for me down the street and then stayed open til I got there...."

Barbara Draimin

"Place is always quiet and suitable for working maybe but not my goto for the fun stuff. I love the food. It's my favorite in the..."

Motlalepula Sello

"I was pleasantly surprised from the burritos I bought from mama mexicana. I bought chicken and beef burrito and they were both awesome in different..."

Sile Owo

"The food was good. The service was impeccable and I just love the vibe of the place. Whoever was playing music from the kitchen area has a great..."

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